AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which president signed the National Cancer Act of 1971 and declared “ war on cancer”?
A
Clinton
B
Jefferson
C
Nixon
D
Reagan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -President Richard Nixon signing the National Cancer Act on December 23, 1971.

Detailed explanation-2: -President Richard Nixon signing the National Cancer Act of 1971.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was signed into law by President Nixon on December 23, 1971. Health activist and philanthropist Mary Lasker was instrumental in persuading the United States Congress to pass the National Cancer Act. She and her husband Albert Lasker were strong supporters of medical research.

Detailed explanation-4: -Milestone (1971): President Nixon declares war on cancer. President Richard Nixon signing the National Cancer Act on December 23, 1971.

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